Accessible quick getaway to Savona
Palm Riviera
Experiencing Savona in a few hours is possible: an accessible quick getaway between the sea, the old town and ceramics, to be discovered without stress.
Savona is the perfect destination for an affordable getaway, to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and without any hassle. A city awarded the Purple Flag, recognised for its focus on tourist accessibility, can be easily explored from the waterfront to the cosy old town and its cultural venues, offering a simple, pleasant experience suitable for all. Making it even more authentic are the traditional flavours of Savona: from farinata bianca to panissa fritta, from brandacujun to stoccafisso accomodato, to the stuffed anchovies Ligurian style, perhaps accompanied by a Chinotto di Savona. In this guide you will find ideas and suggestions for organising a short, inclusive and stress-free visit.
The stages
Priamar Fortress and the Archaeological MuseumCathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Ceramics Museum and Art Gallery
Brandale Tower
Piazza Mameli
Priamar Fortress
Priamar Fortress and Savona Archaeological Museum
Overlooking the sea and immersed in an atmosphere suspended between history and silence, the Priamar Fortress is one of Savona's most evocative places, where getting around is simple and natural. The outdoor paths, which are wide and mostly flat, lead between ramparts and panoramic views, while the Archaeological Museum, ree of architectural barriers, also makes the visit accessible thanks to Braille panels and dedicated tactile paths. Between ancient walls and relics, the Priamar can be discovered at leisure, offering an engaging, inclusive and stress-free experience.
Savona Cathedral
Cathedral of Nostra Signora Assunta & Sistine Chapel
In the heart of the historic centre, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and itsa Saintine Chapel of Savona welcome you in a cosy and luminous atmosphere, where art and spirituality intertwine. The complex is designed to be accessible, with barrier-free spaces and tools such as inclusive audio guides accompanying the visit. With their Baroque naves, silent cloisters and the refined chapel commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, decorated with elegant Renaissance elements and precious pictorial cycles, each room can be discovered at a leisurely pace, offering an engaging experience, attentive to people and their different needs.
Savona Art Gallery
Savona Ceramic Museum and Art Gallery
To enter the Ceramic Museum and the Civic Art Gallery of Savona is to be enveloped in colours, shapes and stories that tell the artistic soul of the city. Inside Palazzo Gavotti, the route accompanies you through decorated majolica tiles, paintings and installations that communicate with the space, creating a fluid and engaging experience. The rooms are organised to be accessible and welcoming, allowing you to move around and experience each room at your own pace. Amidst details, materials and visual suggestions, the visit becomes a moment to savour calmly, capable of uniting beauty, culture and inclusiveness.
Brandale
Brandale Tower
In the heart of the historical centre, the Brandale Tower rises among the streets like an ancient and recognisable presence, capable of telling centuries of history with its unmistakable silhouette. Known by the people of Savona as “Campanassa”, this medieval tower dominates the square and invites you to pause, amidst urban views and architectural details that speak of the city's past. The surrounding area, which is flat and easily accessible, makes it possible to enjoy the visit without difficulty, while the interiors, which can be visited on dedicated occasions, contain rooms rich in historical and artistic evidence. Amidst stone, history and daily life, the Brandale Tower thus becomes a stage to be experienced at leisure, allowing yourself to be enveloped in the authentic atmosphere of Savona.
Piazza Mameli
Piazza Mameli and the 21 chimes
In the heart of Savona, Piazza Mameli is more than just a square: it is a place where time stands still every day, creating a suspended and deeply symbolic atmosphere. At 6 p.m. sharp, the sound of the bell of the Monument to the Fallen tolls 21 strokes, one for each letter of the Italian alphabet, in memory of all the victims of war. In those few moments, pedestrians and cars stop, leaving room for a silence shared between citizens and tourists, which crosses the city and unites past and present. The large and easily accessible area allows this moment to be experienced with ease, turning a short break into an intense, authentic and collective experience.
